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Yup, I finally decided to grow out my hair! OK, the more discerning ones will probably think I’m imagining things.

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Yup, I finally decided to grow out my hair! OK, the more discerning ones will probably think I’m imagining things.
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Yup, I finally decided to grow out my hair! OK, the more discerning ones will probably think I’m imagining things. But seriously, it took me nearly three haircuts and some 20 weeks to get to where I am today. Don’t get me wrong, I loved my short hair, even though I sometimes felt like I was stuck in a rut because I’ve been keeping it short for the last 16 years. This is why I’m growing out my fringe and trying out something new. But during the interim, can I just say how painfully tempting it has been for me to say “to heck with it” and just tell my hairdresser to snip it all off?

Frankly, to go from short to long is not easy – the journey has been a roller-coaster ride for me. As you can see from my #instahair looks, I’m experimenting with ways to keep my overgrown fringe out of the way – I’ve tried everything from switching my parting and wearing a head scarf to slicking it back and even braiding. The experience has been both challenging and fulfilling. If you’re looking for some fringe inspo, flip to “The Big Bang Theory” (p8). But if the fringe is not your cup of tea, check out “Top of the Pops” (p4), where you’ll get an overview of some timeless haircuts.

For all you long-haired girls, the ponytail is still a great way to keep your hair out of the way. Check out our handy ponytail guide (p44) for new ways to change things up. Whether it’s a hairover with a new style or colour, or giving life to your current cut, we’ve got all your styling needs covered. Enjoy!

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